Every year, over 180 million cards (excluding children's Valentine's card exchanges) are exchanged in honor of Valentine's Day. If you're looking for Valentine's cards to buy, print or send electronically, check out the links on this page.US Census: Facts for Features: Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day Facts
Valentine's Day comes in second, only to Christmas, as one of the largest card-sending holidays.My Dear Valentine: Valentine's Day Facts
Did you know that children between the ages of six and ten exchange more than 650 million Valentine cards with their friends, family and teachers?My Dear Valentine: Valentine's Day Facts
Teachers receive the most Valentine's Day cards.My Dear Valentine: Valentine's Day Facts
Make Your Own Valentine's Day Cards
Sometimes a homemade Valentine's Day card can have more sentimental meaning than a store bought one. Making your own at home can be very fun and simple.
Supplies Needed:
- Colored paper
- Scissors
- Tape
- Ribbons
- Charms
- Embellishes
- Glue
Create Your Own Valentine's Day Pop-Up Card
Learn how to make a Valentine's Day pop-up card for your loved one in this step-by-step video.
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Fast Facts
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Valentine's Day is February 14
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In 2009, Valentine's Day falls on a Saturday
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The oldest known Valentine in existence was created during the 1400s and can be found in the British MuseumEmotions Cards: Valentine's Day Cards
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American printer Esther Howland publishes and sells first American Valentine cardsEmotions Cards: Valentine's Day Cards
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Norcross became the first Valentine's Day Card manufacturer in the early 1900sEmotions Cards: Valentine's Day Cards
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Cards are a popular Valentine's Day gift
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50% of all Valentine's Day cards are purchased within the six days leading up to February 14US Census: Facts for Features: Valentine's Day
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Valentine cards can be romantic or humorous
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Many online sites offer free printable cards for Valentine's Day
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eCards are a free, popular solution
